07-06-2001, 02:17 AM
Welcome Neil and glad you took the time to drop in from the West Indies.<br><br>What depth of water are you fishing in their? If the guides say Feb that I would imagine they are right. Most snapper are a schoolling fish that like structure of one kind or another. That means they are not always on the bottom, but that is the place to start and then work your way up onto the bite.<br><br>Most often strip baits (like squid) are best along with jigs and soft tails if you like to use those. Do you have a depth sounder?<br><br>Rigs can be standard paternosta types, or dropper loops. Both will work ok. Hook sizes vary depending on the average size of the snapper you get their and usually a 6/0 or 7/0 will do the job for you. <br><br>Just another thought while were waiting for other anglers to give you their thoughts.. <br><br>Have you looked Cubera up using the "useful link" I posted below. Take a look at the fish enclyclopedia and type in the fish name using the search engine up the top cos it has some useful information in it. <br><br>When we have got this problem solved them maybe we'll have a catch about the cricket as well. <br><br><br>Burnin Thumbs!<br><br>Steve B <br>Moderator Lures/Baits Forum<br><A HREF="http://www.demonjigs.com" target="_new">http://www.demonjigs.com</A>